HypnoBirthing is your complete childbirth education class. It is made up 5, 2.5 hour sessions, which take place as part of a group (maximum 4 couples) or individually if you would prefer. See the Course Dates page for a session that best suits you. Individual sessions can be booked to suit the mother and birth companion. Both course types generally run for 5 consecutive weeks.

 

The ideal time to start your course is around the 28 week stage of your pregnancy as this will give you ample time to practice and master the techniques you will learn during the sessions. However, if you are reading this and your are further along in your pregnancy it is not too late to start.

What you will learn

Session 1: Building A Positive Expectancy

1. How your body has the perfect design to give birth naturally.
2. What really goes on inside your body during contractions.
3. Why labour is generally portaid as such a negative event.
4. The effect that fear has on the birthing body.
5. How Hypnosis and deep relaxation help.
6. A breathing technique that quickly brings you into a state of relaxation.
7. How to build a positive expectancy about your birth.

      You will leave this session with new, positive feelings towards birth.

Session 2: Falling in Love With Your Baby/Preparing Mind & Body

1. Prenatal bonding techniques that allow baby to already feel part of the family.
2. Positions and techniques to bring about a deeper level of relaxation.
3. How to breathe with each contraction so that they are comfortable - and even enjoyable!
4. Visualisations that you can use to make birthing easier.
5. Methods to tone your body and be 'fit for birth'.
6. The right foods to eat to ensure a healthy, happy baby develops inside.

      After this session you will be ready to completely prepare yourself mentally and physically for birth.

Session 3: Getting Ready to Welcome your Baby

1. How to create your birth preferences.
2. Understanding your due date.
3. Special circumstances that require the attention of your caregiver.
4. How to avoid and artificial induction of labour.
5. Methods to bring about a natural start to labour.
6. What to expect during the last few weeks and how your body will work with you.
7. Clear yourself of any anxieties, limiting beliefs or fear surrounding birth.

      By now you will be feeling empowered and excited about your birth.

Session 4: Overview of Childbirth—A Labour of Love

1. The onset of labour - what to expect.
2. What to do when you arrive at your chosen birthing location.
3. What you will feel / sense as labour moves along.
4. How the brith companion can help and be a real part of the birth.
5. Misconceptions and what to do if things slow down.
6. Natural measures to restart labour.
7. Mentally rehearse your birth and how you envisage it being.

      The knowledge you gain in this session will allow to remain in control of your birthing as it progresses.

Session 5: Birthing—Breathing Love, Bringing Life

1. What to expect as the birth of your baby arrives.
2. Birthing positions that are right for you.
3. Understanding the role of the baby and mother during the final phase of birth.
4. How to breathe your baby down instead of forcefully pushing.
5. Misconceptions and what to do if things slow down.
6. What happens after your baby is born.
7. Final mental preparation for birth.

      You are now ready for the birth of your child. You feel knowledgable, empowered and ready to go.

Interested in experiencing and calm, empowered birth? What do I do now?

To register your interest please contact Synergy Within on (08) 8396 3803, or complete our online enquiry form. We will then contact you within 1 business day to discuss the options and arrange a booking.